Secondary Research & Industry Benchmarking
Complementing our primary efforts, secondary research forms the remaining 20-30% of our methodology, providing foundational data and industry benchmarks. This phase involves extensive data collection and analysis from credible, authoritative sources. We meticulously gather information on market sizing, competitive analysis, technological landscapes, regulatory frameworks, and macroeconomic indicators.
Our resources include, but are not limited to, leading financial databases such as Bloomberg, Factiva, Hoovers, and PitchBook. Crucially, we leverage data from reputable government publications (.Gov sources), academic institutions (.org sources), and globally recognized industry associations. Examples of such valuable sources include:
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
- AgGateway
- International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA)
- Various national agricultural statistics agencies (e.g., USDA, Eurostat, Ministry of Agriculture of China)
We strictly avoid using data from other market research websites to maintain the independence and integrity of our analysis.